Not sure how the distribution issue is behind you when nobody apparently distributes in Waterloo/Cedar Falls. I keep pinging WestO and they keep saying they're working on it
Ames Lager
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We may not have oil money or the ability to ask large contributions of doctors and lawyers in our alumni, but dangit, we WILL show up 24/7/365 for pizza and beer.
I understand your frustration, and I should have clarified my statement more clearly. I was stating our issues were cleared up in our current distribution areas. Please understand that more goes into distribution than simply making and selling beer. There are many moving parts with the three tier system. I can assure you that we are working on that area.
It's my understanding (from asking brewers the same thing) that IPAs typically go bad quicker. Stouts, ambers, and lagers can hang on the shelf a bit longer and be fine.
Someone correct me if that's wrong.
You’re correct and beer doesn’t go bad like milk does, if stored in a cool dark place most beer will be drinkable for years but the flavors may fall off and change.
@brentblum
Is there a Bar that serves Ames Lager Cans or on Tap,?
In the West DM Metro Area (Grimes/Urbandale/Johnston/WDM/Clive/Waukee) ?
Is there a Bar that serves Ames Lager Cans or on Tap,?
In the West DM Metro Area (Grimes/Urbandale/Johnston/WDM/Clive/Waukee) ?
The only beers I'm cautious on are a lot of the hazy and milkshake IPAs those should be kept cold and drank fresh
Beer doesn't really go 'bad' from an unsafe to drink perspective.
Hoppy flavors fall off after a while. If in a bottle (especially clear) they can start to skunk. That’s what the ‘flavor’ in Corona is.
Otherwise over time you can see some oxidation or other off flavors pop up.
There’s always the risk of infection, but that’s not really a time issue, but I suppose could be.
Yes, years ago my brother and I painted our grandparents garage. They bought a case of Busch Light for us. About a year later we're back over and the rest of the case was still in their garage fridge. They don't drink at all. It was skunky as hell.
This is correct. If a beer is packaged correctly in a sterile manner it will never go "bad." It might get to the point where it tastes like garbage, but it will never become unsafe.
For example, I once had a porter that was bottled over 30 years prior. It was past its prime, but still tasted all right.
Looks like a juicy IPA with no affiliation to Iowa State or We Will
